Student Advocate - Toronto, Canada - Ignite Student Union

Ignite Student Union

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

_The Student Advocate_ is a key contact and advocate for students at Humber College. The Student Advocate contributes strategically to IGNITE offerings and ensures the mission of IGNITE is being successfully implemented throughout their campus. They work collaboratively to advocate for the student body to various internal and external stakeholders.

JOB DUTIES

ADVOCACY

Pursue advocacy initiatives aligned with the strategic plan as determined by the Advocacy Committee
Represents IGNITE and the student body atlarge on Humber/Guelph-Humber committee meetings
Oversee IGNITE's advocacy and outreach efforts for its domestic and international student membership
Actively seek out input from students and provide leadership to IGNITE by advancing the implementation of strategic objectives and goals of the organization
Be knowledgeable and involved in IGNITE's Equity and Sustainability action items
Be the first contact with the College Student Alliance and work towards transforming student concerns into feasible changes at the institutional level

ENGAGEMENT

Participate in student outreach initiatives, empower students and build community on Humber College and University of Guelph-Humber's campus by advocating for student rights, supporting student groups, events, and initiatives, and providing opportunities for social impact
Always present themselves in an appropriate manner, which reflects IGNITE, Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber students at large in a positive manner
Create an open and consistent student feedback loop
Engage with equityseeking student groups and create outreach initiatives to gather feedback to better improve their student experience
Develop and manage studentcentric advocacy initiatives and feedback loop through listening sessions and daily student engagement
Participate in assigned committees

ADMINISTRATION

Develop an effective and appropriate continuity plan for the incoming Student Advocate

QUALIFICATIONS
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Must be a current Humber ITAL student graduate:

Have a passion for advocating for issues on behalf of students
Must commit to fulltime hours throughout their contract (35hrs)
Ability to think strategically, formulate and execute plans to meet organizational goals
Excellent problem solving and decisionmaking ability
Ability to work effectively in a highpressure environment and oversee multiple projects

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
IGNITE is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city.

We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a post-secondary environment.

IGNITE is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Our Human Resources Director will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Job Type:
Part-time